Baby Names from the 1930s

2797 names that peaked in popularity during the 1930s.

Depression-era names favored simple, accessible choices. Betty, Dorothy, and James defined a generation of resilient Americans. 1930s names are hitting their 90-year revival window and starting to feel charming again.

200 names1865 girl1051 boy

All Names Girl (1865)Boy (1051)

valley; church official

↑ Making a comeback

Νικόλαος (Nikolaos)

Born of fire; handsome.

Originally a surname meaning 'priest's town.'

bright, shining light

↑ Making a comeback

A beloved name with deep roots

Form of the name 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.

↑ Making a comeback

resolute protector

↑ Making a comeback

↑ Making a comeback

sea of bitterness, rebelliousness

determination, strength

one who is devoted to the Eucharist

Derived from the combination of the names Darla and Eileen.

Beautiful fortress

Greater; larger

A beloved name with deep roots

A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.

To arise; to be lifted up

A modern name that could be a combination of 'Vera' and 'Wiley', suggesting diverse influences.

Faithful, loyal

Bright, clear; a variant of the name Clara.

Name of the Goddess of Fertility

A variant of the name Laurel, which is derived from the laurel tree, symbolizing victory and honor.

a form of Madeleine, meaning high tower or elevated place

A variation of 'Norman', meaning northman or former Norseman.

Combination of Betty and Lou

A variant of 'Clarence', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'.

A diminutive form of Frances, meaning 'free one'.

happy, fortunate

a combination of 'dar' and 'wold', meaning 'gift' and 'forest'

A variant of the name Magdalen, which means 'of Magdala'.

A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.

My earth, my ocean

A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.

A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.

Of Mary; beloved

From the valley or glen of wood, typically used to represent nature.

A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.

From Delphi, a reference to the ancient Greek site.

Prosperous in war

Derived from the word 'clay'

Scandinavian countries

laurel tree, symbol of victory

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

crown of laurel.

Idol, statue representation of a deity.

From the surname, possibly related to 'Raven' or 'Burn'

God is gracious

Ruler of the home

God is gracious

Eagle power or ruler

powerful protector

Derived from 'Dorine', meaning 'gift'.

Town by the hillside

From the marsh valley

Native American

Native American

Descendant of Jer

from the willow farm

from the Béaldan estate

Valley of the glen

stream where the brambles grow

A little noble one

Derived from the name Delber, potentially meaning 'noble' or 'bright'.

Derived from the word 'lever' which means 'to lift up'.

a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.

Bright and shining

God is gracious

Derived from the word 'love', denoting affection and beauty.

God is my oath.

Derived from the word Herz, meaning 'heart', plus the diminutive suffix 'zel'

Derived from the name Horatius, which is interpreted to mean 'timekeeper' or 'hour'.

a modern name without clear meaning, possibly derived from the word 'games'.

God will increase

one who is brave and valiant

A person who is full of life.

from the valley with the nettles

A beloved name with deep roots

Noble strength; strong and brave

victorious, glory

noble patrician

Slavic countries

A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.

Ruler of the army

Lame; crippled; a feminine form of Claudius.

Of the dark, hidden places

God is gracious

In a manner of being light or nourishing.

fruitful, productive

The one from Clytia

Little winged one; noble.

A beloved name with deep roots

Arturo - courageous one